Best Shoes For Medium Arches

Best Shoes For Medium Arches

We rank the best running shoes on the market by their quality and performance according to experienced runners with medium-height arches.

Our rankings reflect the fair and accurate judgments of real runners by applying data science to thousands of verified shoe reviews. Our reviews are collected from the most knowledgeable and experienced runners in the world.

Click through to each shoe page below to view a full set of ratings, pros, cons, and written reviews for each shoe.

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These Rankings Are For Runners With Medium Arches

The below rankings and LRC grades are calculated using data specific to runners with medium arches. Ratings and review counts will differ from shoes' overall numbers.

  1. Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.1 14 reviews
    The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a popular uptempo training shoe that can be used for racing.
    7.9 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $170 $89
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $170 $119
    Running Warehouse 13 colors

  2. HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
    Trainer Neutral
    9.1 8 reviews
    Marketed as a long-distance trainer with maximum cushioning, this shoe receives strong overall marks and specific praise for its cushioning and comfort.
    11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 43mm stack height
    $165 $131
    Running Warehouse 4 colors
    $164
    Running Warehouse 31 colors

  3. Saucony Kinvara 13
    Trainer Neutral Lightweight
    9.0 9 reviews
    7.2 oz. (men's), 6.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 28mm stack height
    $120 $59.95
    Holabird Sports 1 color

  4. ASICS Novablast 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 18 reviews
    The ASICS Novablast 3 is a popular all-around trainer that gets gets great marks in cushioning and value. Cam Levins and Deena Kastor both use this shoe for easy runs.
    8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $140 $99
    Running Warehouse 1 color

  5. New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 12 reviews
    8 oz. (men's), 7 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 31mm stack height
    $130 $49
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $130 $79.97
    Zappos 1 color
    $130 $83.19
    Zappos 1 color
    $130 $94
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $130 $101.38
    Zappos 2 colors
    $130 $105.17
    Zappos 2 colors

  6. Saucony Triumph 21
    Trainer
    9.0 4 reviews
    A highly rated Saucony trainer, this shoe gets great marks in comfort and cushioning but reviewers prefer the Triumph 20.
    9.8 oz. (men's), 8.8 oz. (women's), 39mm stack height
    $160 $129
    Running Warehouse 16 colors
    $160 $134
    Running Warehouse 2 colors

  7. Brooks Glycerin 20
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 8 reviews
    Pulls off the trifecta of being a super comfortable, cushioned, and durable trainer.
    10.6 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 38mm stack height
    $160 $99.95
    Brooks 25 colors
    Holabird Sports 21 colors
    $160 $109
    Running Warehouse 8 colors

  8. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 5 reviews
    While ranking slightly above average overall, the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 has amazing cushioning and strong marks for comfort.
    9.3 oz. (men's), 8.2 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 41mm stack height
    $150 $79
    Running Warehouse 2 colors
    $150 $107.24
    Zappos 1 color
    $149.95
    Zappos 1 color

  9. On Cloudmonster
    Trainer Neutral
    9.0 20 reviews
    With top ratings on cushioning and appearance, this shoe is well-liked by reviewers, except for its high price tag.
    10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 34mm stack height
    $170 $134.95
    Holabird Sports 2 colors
    $169
    Running Warehouse 3 colors
    $169.99
    Holabird Sports 15 colors

  10. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3
    Trainer Neutral
    8.9 11 reviews
    A responsive trainer with Nike's famous ZoomX foam gets amazing marks for cushioning but some complaints on comfort.
    10.9 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's), neutral pronation, 40mm stack height
    $180 $125.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $180 $132.97
    Nike 2 colors
    $180 $153.97
    Nike 3 colors
    $179
    Running Warehouse 11 colors
    $180
    Nike 8 colors
    $189
    Running Warehouse 1 color
    $190
    Nike 2 colors